-(으)ㄴ/는 김에

while (taking the opportunity)

TOPIK 4

Taking the chance while doing something: 'while I'm at it / since ~'.

Examples

  • 마트에 가는 김에 우유도 사 왔어요.

    Since I was already going to the mart, I picked up some milk too.

  • 청소하는 김에 창문도 닦았어요.

    While I was cleaning, I wiped the windows too.

  • 서울에 온 김에 친구를 만났어요.

    Since I was already in Seoul, I met up with a friend.

  • 요리하는 김에 내일 먹을 것도 만들었어요.

    While I was cooking, I made food for tomorrow too.

  • 도서관에 간 김에 책을 두 권 빌렸어요.

    Since I was already at the library, I borrowed two books.

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